Starting two years ago I started getting this stabbing pain under my rib area/right side. I blew it off up until about Aug '10. I saw a doctor, did and ultra sound and blood work both coming back "normal". She gave me some meds and sent me on my way.
I went back last week still having the pains, only things have gotten worse. I now can't eat with out feeling like i'm going to throw up and my stomach hurting/bloating. She is sending me to get a HIDA scan.
I also got a call today saying the blood work they did last week came back normal.
What are the chances all these tests are coming back normal and the HIDA scan will show a problem with my gallbadder?
My cousin just had hers taken out and the same thing happen with her. Normal blood work, U'S but the HIDA scan showed a problem
I went back last week still having the pains, only things have gotten worse. I now can't eat with out feeling like i'm going to throw up and my stomach hurting/bloating. She is sending me to get a HIDA scan.
I also got a call today saying the blood work they did last week came back normal.
What are the chances all these tests are coming back normal and the HIDA scan will show a problem with my gallbadder?
My cousin just had hers taken out and the same thing happen with her. Normal blood work, U'S but the HIDA scan showed a problem
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Hi 2509,
The HIDA scan will show how well the bile is moving from your liver to the small intestine. They inject a tracer into your blood and they follow the movement. If there is a blockage, inflammation, or a leakage it should show up.
It is a common diagnostic procedure and should be revealing of any problem.
Hope it helps, keep us posted.
The HIDA scan will show how well the bile is moving from your liver to the small intestine. They inject a tracer into your blood and they follow the movement. If there is a blockage, inflammation, or a leakage it should show up.
It is a common diagnostic procedure and should be revealing of any problem.
Hope it helps, keep us posted.
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